- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walla Walla, WA
Walla Walla High School
Federal NCES profile for Walla Walla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530945001609
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walla Walla High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Walla Walla · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walla Walla High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walla Walla High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA.
School address
District: Walla Walla Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530945001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Walla Walla High School held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.2 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 530945001609 · Walla Walla, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,554 enr · 20.2:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer Middle School (601 students)
Walla Walla High School held near 1,586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.2 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Walla Walla High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walla Walla High School
1,554 students
- Pioneer Middle 601
Pioneer Middle School
601 students
- Garrison Middl 546
Garrison Middle School
546 students
- Green Park Ele 526
Green Park Elementary School
526 students
- Edison Element 464
Edison Elementary School
464 students
- Prospect Point 414
Prospect Point Elementary
414 students
What this shows Walla Walla High School reports 1,554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walla Walla High School compares
Walla Walla High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 14% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,554 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,554
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Washington - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Walla Walla High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walla Walla Public Schools reports $17,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walla Walla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prospect Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walla Walla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Walla Walla
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walla Walla High School
How many students attend Walla Walla High School?
Walla Walla High School has 1,554 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walla Walla, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,631 (2022-23) → 1,586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walla Walla High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walla Walla High School?
51.5% of students at Walla Walla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walla Walla High School?
The largest demographic group at Walla Walla High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Walla Walla, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walla Walla High School?
Walla Walla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walla Walla High School rank among public schools in Walla Walla?
By Resource Investment Index, Walla Walla High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Walla Walla, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walla Walla on the city page.
What other schools are in Walla Walla Public Schools?
Besides Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla Public Schools also operates Pioneer Middle School (601 students), Garrison Middle School (546 students), and Green Park Elementary School (526 students). See the Walla Walla Public Schools district page for the complete list.